Massachusetts, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Salem

December 28, 2019 Misti Hsu

Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
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10. Christina's Pizza

239 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970-4727 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Wheelchair Accessible +1 978-744-0700 http://christinaspizzasalem.com
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4 based on 14 reviews

Reviewed By CHamilton100

Christina's has really good take-out food - roast beef sandwiches, pizza, calzone and broccoli, ziti, chicken are the best! Family run, friendly. We live in the neighborhood so are frequent consumers.

9. Bertini's INC

284 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970-4540 Italian, Pizza, Seafood Dinner, Lunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 978-744-1436 https://www.facebook.com/Bertinis-Restaurant-352980167696/
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3 based on 26 reviews

Bertini's INC

Reviewed By Diane A

I came here for a family dinner with a very large party. The waitress went out of her way to try to accommodate us. Bertini's reminds me of the kind of place you remember going with your parents as a child which is comforting. The salad was mostly iceburg lettuce but they kept the bread coming nonstop while we were there (a thing of the past) in this type of restaurant. We had cheese sticks and onion rings for appetizers and both were above average. The portions were generous. I didn't hear anyone at the table rave about what they ordered, but I didn't hear anyone complain a lot either. I think one of the reasons this restaurant got picked for this event was that the cocktails were well priced and generously poured!

8. Flatbread Company

311 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-3647 Pizza, Italian, American, Central-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Delivery, Reservations, Buffet, Private Dining, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +1 978-744-2829 http://www.flatbreadcompany.com
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4 based on 43 reviews

Flatbread Company

Be ready to try our wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients & free-range meats, made in traditional clay ovens. We also serve delicious salads, entrees, and desserts in the heart of Salem with a bowling alley on the property. We also feature a full lin

Reviewed By Marianne B

We have enjoyed Flatbread restaurants in the past however the Salem restaurant is going to bring this company down. I was there on Saturday with my husband and 4 grandchildern (no we are not old). The service was the worst I have had in my entire life. The hostess didn't want to be there, she was more concerned with her phone. She put us in the last table next to the bar. The restuarant was not full. The people at the bar were out of their minds, kept coming over to talk to the kids. The bartender should have stopped serviing them. We sit and husband had to get the kids the crayons for the kids. The hostess pointed where they were. We then didn't realize the menu was so limited, unlike others we have gone. We ordered one pizza because there wasn't anything else to order. It came to the table uncut. It had no taste and underooked. The waitress brought 4 dishes for 5 of us, we asked for napkins and silverware never brought them I had to get up and get them. What was that about. For the first time, we left no tip. Here is our tip for you. Improve your staff and have consistent menu. Sorry to see a good reputation take a hit for staffing and management but it is what it is.

7. Amazing Pizza and More

102 Webb St, Salem, MA 01970-4019 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout +1 978-744-9464 http://www.amazing-pizza.com/
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4 based on 33 reviews

Amazing Pizza and More

Reviewed By andrewg818

There’s only one small table. It’s crowded...but it’s a damn fine and fun place. The owner makes you feel like your friends over for lunch/dinner. The specials they dream up (ie a “Big Mac pizza”) are innovative and the excitement with which they describe them to guests is palpable. The food ranged from OK to very good but the overall experience was 5 stars for this kind of place ...

6. Antique Table

26 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970-5126 Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +1 978-594-1538 http://antiquetablerestaurants.com/salem/
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4 based on 49 reviews

Antique Table

a gourmet culinary tour of the Italian/American experience

Reviewed By mgrasso14

I’m always hesitant to eat Italian out. I was immediately impressed with the service, as we like to eat early, intermittent fasters, and they had about 20 minutes till dinner could be ordered. No worries, a bottle of good wine and conversation works. Everything is handmade, cooked to order, and of course I asked for something on the menu, with changes. No problem, and it was delicious. The service was wonderful, very clean and the food was excellent.

5. Engine House Restaurant

71 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970-7508 Italian, American, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +1 978-745-1744 https://www.facebook.com/Engine-House-Restaurant-113339241293/
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4 based on 130 reviews

Engine House Restaurant

Reviewed By BKM33

We were looking for lunch and happened upon this place. What a good choice! The pizza came Quickly and was tasty. We ordered a 2 liter of soda to go with it. The place is decorated with fireman gear. It's right across the street from the fire station. (Which has a memorial to 9-11 and a piece of the Twin Towers.)

4. Bambolina

288 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-3634 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available 978*594-8709 http://www.bambolinarestaurant.com
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4 based on 183 reviews

Bambolina

Reviewed By H1472BOlisag

After walking around the wharf we were looking for a lunch place that wasn’t seafood, stumbled upon the little place. Really wasn’t sure of what to expect as the menu is small but we were not disappointed, we split a strawberry fields salad and a pizza, WOW, both tasty and just enough to keep you running around for another 4 hours! A little gem stop by

3. Bella Verona

107 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-5217 Italian Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 978-825-9911 http://www.bellaverona.com/
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4 based on 469 reviews

Bella Verona

Reviewed By John Campbell H

We had dinner here and for an Italian Restaurant, we were slightly disappointed.Table was incredibly wobbly; they had no ice cream; lemon sorbet was straight out the freezer and inedible for the first 10 mins. Cover charge of $5 above the normal cost for having a shared meal. Food was fine and the service a bit hit or miss. Very small tight restaurant. And quite dark inside.

2. Adriatic

155 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970-3540 Italian, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Outdoor Seating [email protected] +1 978-594-1832 http://www.adriaticrestaurantandbar.com/
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4 based on 248 reviews

Adriatic

Reviewed By Kates9999

I stopped in here because of the location & because the bar itself was visibly appealing. I did not eat here, but several folks around me at the bar were eating, & seemed very happy with their food choices. I was served a cold beer by a friendly bartender, & was clearly surrounded by repeat customers. This is a place worthy of a return visit.

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1. Firenze Trattoria

2 Lynde St, Salem, MA 01970-3404 Italian Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 978-219-1188 http://firenzesalem.com/index.html
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5 based on 281 reviews

Firenze Trattoria

Reviewed By ergestx

Was here with the fam for my birthday and the food didn’t disappoint. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and a great chef. Try all the appetizers

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